cathedral train

Longest gown extension

A cathedral train is the longest style of bridal train, extending six to eight feet behind the dress.

It creates a dramatic effect during the processional, particularly in large church ceremonies where the extra length suits the scale of the space.

Shorter options include chapel and sweep trains.

Her cathedral train filled the aisle as she walked toward the altar.

Related

gown · bridal · veil · chapel · down the aisle · aisle · lace · satin · flowing · royal · elegant · sweeping · dress · ivory · white · ball gown · silk · ceremony

Opposites
train length

cathedral trainmini dress

Brief one-piece garment

tea-length dress · chapel train · ankle-length dress · royal train

silhouette drama/volume

cathedral trainsheath dress

Narrow, straight-hanging garment

slip dress · bustle · pencil skirt

silhouette direction

cathedral trainbustle

Energetic noisy activity

tulip skirt · peplum

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G